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LM08 UFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

229,129 mi
Last recorded229,129 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 229,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

body damaged all round vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2019 214,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 198,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 198,263 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 181,343 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 181,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 178,705 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 178,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 165,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 165,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 153,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 144,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 144,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,827 miles

coolant leaking from water pump.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 129,827 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leaking from water pump.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 115,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper slightly split

offside rear tyre has cut on the outer wall and wear on the inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper slightly split

offside rear tyre has cut on the outer wall and wear on the inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 85,098 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 85,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,026 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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LM08 UFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 UFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM08 UFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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